SURVIVE: RISE

Soon to debut a girl group (해돋이), President Yang is once again ready to throw these ten hard-working trainees into an intense competition in which they must only speak with their talent and effort, all of them determined to stand on the big stage. But, what will happen to them as they face more challenges than they're given? Not only are their skills being tested, but so is their friendship and limits. Which team will make it to the top? And, will they survive and come out in piece out?

Team A

Ellie                              Jinyeong                    Li/Lee                          Eunhwa                     Gini

Ellie (18) - sub-vocalist, visual, main dancer

A very sassy girl with absolute confidence about everything she does, but has a hard time taking in criticism for her mistakes. Originally wanted to go into acting, trained in SME, but chose to take the idol route instead and transferred to YGE. Favorite artist(s) to listen to: F(x), SNSD, 4Minute, Ailee.

Jinyeong (18) - main vocalist, lead dancer

The quiet, considerate girl who tends to ace everything, although seeks for improvement all the time. Trained under  JYPE before heading to YGE. Worked closely with certain artists. Favorite artist(s) to listen to: Big Bang, Tablo, AKMU, 2ne1, etc.

Li (22) - leader, lead rapper

Very charismatic and strong-minded girl with an endless hunger to win, takes losing very personally. Auditioned at K-pop Star before being picked up by YGE, working with various rappers. Favorite artist(s) to listen to: Notorious B.I.G., Usher, 2Pac, 50Cent, etc.

Eunhwa (21) - lead singer

A soft-hearted, passionate girl who gets anxiety attacks frequently, especially right before performances or during tense moments. Street-auditioned for YGE. Favorite artist(s) to listen to: Ailee, IU, Younha, etc.

Gini (21) - main rapper, main dancer, sub-vocalist

The girl who is claimed to be the "genuis," but is afraid to make any mistakes because of all the expectations on her shoulder. Scouted and auditioned for YGE, immediately getting in. Favorite artist(s) to listen to: Tablo, Big Bang, Geeks, Verbal Jint, etc.

Team B

 Mini                             Sori                             Sophie                         Amy                             Chaeyeon

Mini (16) - sub-vocalist, main dancer

The calm, easy-going girl who also plays as the mood-maker, but tends to be quite ignorant and oblivious. Auditioned for SME, but failed and came to audition for YGE. Favorite artist(s): BEAST, 2PM, WINNER, iKON, EXO, etc.

Sori (18) - main rapper, sub-vocalist

An introverted, cool girl that tends to be intimidating.

Sophie (22) - leader, lead vocalist

Amy (19) - main vocalist, main dancer

Chaeyeon (20) - lead rapper, lead dancer